Articles in Charity
IT’S BUSINESS TIME FOR BRET MCKENZIE WITH FAIR TRADE AND OXFAM
Oxfam has extended this year’s Fair Trade Me celebrity auctions for a very special one-off auction with one half of New Zealand’s fourth most popular …
Media Release
Tuesday 1 May 2012
For immediate release
CARROTMOBBING CAFES DURING FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
Last week, cafes selling Fairtrade certified coffee in Auckland, Wellington and Hamilton participated in a bidding war to win the right to be mobbed …
Amnesty International Media Release
For immediate release
20 April 2012
Cutting edge comedy, laughter and kiwi comedians combine for Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball NZ
THE FREEDOM TO LAUGH
“The freedom to laugh to me means that you are allowed …
Oxfam
CELEBS GIVE FAIR TRADE A FAIR GO WITH OXFAM
Kiwi celebs are up on the auction block this week to promote fair trade with Oxfam. The organisation’s Fair Trade Me auctions launch today on Trade Me, …
Applications Now Open for the Speight’s Environment Fund
The call is out! The 2012 Speight’s Brewery Environment Fund is now open for applications, and is seeking Dunedin-based conservationists to collect a share of the funding pool.
Dunedin-based …
New Zealand is positioned to take a lead on global environmental issues, according to former Microsoft CFO Chris Liddell who is addressing business leaders in Nelson this week.Liddell is speaking to the Institute of Directors …
The Sanctuary is a haven for all animals, with a focus on three main areas of work:
Native Birds
We rehabilitate and release native New Zealand birds back into the wild.
Rescue Animals
The Sanctuary is a permanent home …
Prisoners at the three Canterbury Prisons have produced over 150 art pieces to be auctioned on Saturday 24 March 2012, Spreydon Baptist Church 244 Lyttleton St, 5.30-8.30p.m. All proceeds will be going to the Christchurch …
Kahurangi School Fundraiser – Democratic Education in Golden Bay
Welcome one and all to our first school fair. On the 31st March at Onekaka Hall from 12noon until 8pm there will be a fun day out …
I have the biggest admiration, thanks, joy, belief and faith in humanity having lived my dream everyday for the past 11 years since graduating from university.
I’m an educator, teacher, advocate, campaigner and celebrator on everything …
We are excitedly gearing up for Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break, New Zealand’s biggest celebration of fair trade.
Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee Break is enjoyed each May during Fair Trade Fortnight when people throughout the country get together …
Michelia Ward (the Development Manager at Trade Aid) is on a mission to find some Kiwi volunteers to help out at BERUDA - a rural development organisation in Cameroon, helping the poor to help themselves. …
1. What’s the purpose of Litefoot Trust?
Established in 2008, Litefoot is a charitable trust that seeks to inspire New Zealanders to become environmental champions. Fronted by seven of New Zealand’s top sportspeople, Litefoot seeks to …
By the team at the Hikurangi Foundation
Mark your calendars, 14-21 April 2012 the inaugural Tour of New Zealand cycle ride hits the road.
The Basics
The Tour of New Zealand is an 8-day, epic road ride taking …
Herald in the new generation of socially and environmentally responsible media.
Thanks to your messages of support and appreciation, all Happyzine members are invited to pay the super affordable price of $1 per week for their …
For the love of my Brother, Wilf
My name is David Visser, and I’m from Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand. My elder brother Wilf is living with a rare and fatal motor neurone disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis …
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
22 November, 2011
Jonah Lomu Becomes New Ambassador for UNICEF NZ
- www.inspiredgifts.org.nz –
Rugby legend Jonah Lomu has taken on an important new role as Ambassador for UNICEF NZ (UN …
Date 19 Nov 2011
White Ribbon Ride
The White Ribbon Ride against violence to women begins today and travels to over 80 communities with events in each location. The ride began in 2009 and for the first time …
UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund)
Media Release
9 November 2011
UNICEF NZ Launches New Book to Champion Kiwi Kids’ Rights
UNICEF NZ is launching a new children’s picture book ‘For Each and Every Child’/ He Taonga Tonu te Tamariki’, …
ZM radio host prepares for alcohol-free month
When ZM breakfast host Polly Gillespie raises a glass to celebrate her birthday next February, it’ll be filled with juice.
She’s taking part in FebFast, which challenges New Zealanders to …
As the Rena oil spill in the Bay of Plenty demonstrated, we must always be vigilant in protecting our beautiful and fragile environment from activities which threaten it.
This year’s Greenpeace calendar features beautiful pictures of …
What is World of Difference?
World of Difference is Vodafone’s unique corporate giving initiative which mobilises people to take time out and work for a charity of their choice. The programme is designed to take corporate …
Galloping white horses across the harbour on a breezy Wellington evening are no deterrent to this team of determined women as they push their bodies to the limit, ‘Rrrreach’ and ‘Rrreach’, together on they paddle, …
Share your loose change each week and help Happyzine make inspiring media ‘normal’. Join Club Happyzine today and go in the draw to win Rebecca Reider’s new album of social commentary poetry – ‘Poetree’!
Review:
“Her poems …
Kia ora friends and whanau,
Next week: Monday 22 – Friday 26 August, I’m participating in the Live Below The Line challenge and I’m super excited about it.
Together with over 200 other participants, for 5 days I …
World Expeditions is giving adventurous New Zealanders a chance to step up for UNICEF NZ (UN Children’s Fund) by offering a unique trekking experience through the majestic peaks of the Himalayas.
As …
Thanks to PlanBig.com.
Animals play an important role in our lives with research showing that people who surround themselves with animals reap a number of benefits such as better health, work productivity and increased …
Check out this project and leave your comment on PlanBig.com
By Alison Triffett
Plan Description:
I want to create a FeelGood Calendar – 365 Acts of Kindness – with contributions from REAL people (and credits to those …
Kiwis live on $2.25 a day to fight poverty
For five days this August, thousands of Kiwis will be living below the international poverty line of $2.25 a day to cover their food budget. This difficult …
by Will Watterson
For 5 days in August, thousands of people across New Zealand will spend just $2.25 each day on food, and use their daily experiences to bring extreme poverty to the centre …
MEDIA RELEASE – Special Olympics
And you thought blasting out of the rough was tough?
Stars on Pars – new night golf event coming up in Wellington Supporting Special Olympics New Zealand Focused on changing the lives …
Hutt City Council
The annual Polar Plunge is back with hundreds expected to turn out for a mid-winter swim on Petone Foreshore, Saturday 16 July.
It is a chance to celebrate the cooler months with a chilly …
Keeping Christchurch’s workforce looking professional and feeling confident – despite the makeshift locations many of are working from, is the drive behind a new concept being launched this Friday.
The Corporate Style Club is an …
Five Questions with Jacqui Ritchie, from Bellyful.
1. What’s the purpose of Bellyful?
Our purpose is to acknowledge that parenting is hard work and especially when there is a new baby in the family. We aim to …
Christchurch retailers affected by the massive February earthquake in the region are getting help to re-stock their businesses with the latest and greatest gift and homeware items. Thanks to a new fund established by the …
All pedals are go!
Hikurangi – Creating Cycleway Action
Join Hikurangi’s Action for a National Cycleway Network
Announcing our plans for new action on cycleways.
Since 2008 Hikurangi has been committed to working alongside many organisations and individuals for …
Press release: Variety, the Children’s Charity
Catherine Orr
Date: 24/05/2011
Cinemas nationwide have come together to help Christchurch families following the earthquake, by donating proceeds from two charity screenings on Sunday, 29 May. New Zealanders …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 13/05/11
Achievements Celebrated and Inspiration Shared at SPCA Annual Conference
The Royal New Zealand SPCA’s 78th Annual Conference was an inspiring event which saw SPCA centres celebrated for their achievements with the …
Around the country, thousands of people are experiencing anxiety and stress as a result of the recent earthquake and its aftermath. Symptoms such as irritability, difficulty sleeping, having trouble concentrating are generally considered normal responses …
Love was in the air as over 630 lucky animals found their forever homes this Valentine’s Weekend at the SPCA Second Chance for Love adopt-a-thon sponsored by Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
36 SPCA centres across …
